Theresa May’s recent cabinet reshuffle wasn’t anywhere near as wide-ranging as promised. From a property perspective, though, there were a number of promising developments – not least the fact that housing will now have a position at the cabinet table.

We’re feeling festive in the office, and though December is still a busy time, and we can’t quite stop to enjoy a Christmas tipple, we’re solidly munching our way through mince pies and gingerbread santas.

The cost of moving house has never been more expensive. Even when adjusted for inflation, the average cost of moving in 2017 is the highest it’s been since 2010 (£7,381) – and marks the third consecutive year of increases.

Today is ‘pretend to be a time traveller day’, and to honour this frankly strange idea, we have decided to do some time travelling of our own, by popping back in time to see how much the average cost of a house was throughout the last century. Strap yourself in to your Tardis, things are about to get depressing.